A scheme of classroom based lessons exploring pantomime suitable for Year 7 and 8 students. This pack has been created in response to the pandemic so all tasks are designed with the view that students will be sat behind a desk. This would also be suitable for long term cover, one off cover work or isolation work. The pack includes: A scheme of work overview 7 powerpoint lessons A student booklet to complete all tasks in - including an end of unit written assessment (lesson 8) 2x homework tasks

This is a Drama scheme of work that is designed for Key Stage 3 Drama students who are working in classrooms to complete whilst sat at a desk. This has been created in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. This pack explores the characters, themes and settings from Harry Potter through the use of still image, thought-tracking, soundscape and Teacher-in-Role. Students also have the opportunity to create their own ideas for a new Harry Potter book and develop skills in costume design. This pack could also be used as cover work by non-specialists when the regular teacher is absent. This pack includes: A scheme of work overview 7 PowerPoint lessons A student booklet for all theory tasks 2 x homework tasks

A 2 hour practical workshop exploring Frantic Assembly and some of their devising techniques in a socially distanced way to prepare students for their own devised work.

Please find attached the first installment of my ‘An Inspector Calls’ production concept challenge! Lord Sugar is moving into the world of theatre and is looking for his next apprentice to help him put on his first show, JB Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’. In this lesson Lord Sugar challenges students to begin creating their concept. They must identify: Purpose Aims & intentions An approrpriate target audience Their cast

This resource has been created during the Coronavirus Pandemic and is designed for students to complete during lockdown whilst they are working from home. This pack contains 7 lessons including an end of unit written assessment. Each lesson contains a PowerPoint and corresponding worksheet covering a range of dramatic skills, elements and techniques including; still image, mime, teacher-in-role, costume design, creating and performing a dramatic monologue and soundscape. These lessons would also be suitable for students who have been set out of a lesson to complete elsewhere or to be used as cover work when the usual classteacher is absent.

This resource has been created during the Coronavirus Pandemic and is designed for students to complete during lockdown whilst they are working from home. This pack contains 6 lessons exploring William Shakespeare’s Macbeth including an end of unit written assessment. Each lesson contains a PowerPoint and corresponding worksheet covering a range of dramatic skills, elements and techniques including; still image, creating and performing a dramatic monologue, soundscape and set design. These lessons would also be suitable for students who have been set out of a lesson to complete elsewhere or to be used as cover work when the usual classteacher is absent.

A scheme of classroom based lessons exploring ‘Horror - The Haunted Mansion’ suitable for Year 7 and 8 students. This pack has been created in response to the pandemic so all tasks are designed with the view that students will be sat behind a desk and includes practical and theoretical elements. This would also be suitable for long term cover, one off cover work or isolation work. The pack includes: A scheme of work overview: 8 powerpoint lessons A student booklet to complete all tasks in - including an end of unit written assessment (lesson 8) 2x homework tasks A scheme of work overview

A one off lesson that could be set remotely or for homework where students create and film an original monologue for an inanimate object of their choice! This pack includes: A powerpoint for the lesson A students worksheet An example video

Drama terminology bingo. This resource tests students understanding of key words in drama. Could be used by GCSE and A Level Drama & Theatre Studies students as a fun revision tool. Can be played by 20 players.

The resource is designed for Key Stage 3 but could also be used by GCSE Drama or Performing Arts student as a way of creating or developing a character.

A skills audit that students can use to review their musical theatre skills at the beginning and end of the unit.

A fun game to help students revise for the GCSE Drama written exam. The questions are based on ‘An Inspector Calls’ but could be easily changed to suit any text. This also could be a good resource for A Level Drama & Theatre Studies students. Additional resources required: Dice

A skills audit for BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Choreography for Live Performance. Students can use the document to review their skills at the start and end of the unit and to help them create targets to work on throughout the unit.

2 skills audits for Dance and Acting students (seperate audits for each discipline) to reflect on their skills at the start of the unit. Students can use this to help them identify long term targets to work on as part of the units. Students could reflect on their skills level a the end of the unit using the same template.

A scheme of classroom based lessons exploring the issue of teenage runaways through the story of Dani suitable for Key Stage 3 students (11-14 years). This pack has been created in response to the pandemic so all tasks are designed with the view that students will be sat behind a desk and includes practical and theoretical elements. This would also be suitable for long term cover, one off cover work or isolation work. The pack includes: A scheme of work overview: 7 powerpoint lessons (and a written assessment - lesson 7) A student booklet to complete all tasks in - including a teacher marking sheet for the end of unit practical assessment (lesson 7) 2x homework tasks A scheme of work overview

KS4 CLASSROOM BASSED SCHEME OF WORK - AN INTRO TO STANISLAVSKI This scheme was create in response to current govenrment restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Students develop their knowledge of a range of Stanislavski’s key rehearsal methods and apply all their learning to a final end of unit performance from a play (to be decided by you!). There are some practical elements to this scheme to make it engaging for the students - they are solo or paired tasks that students could complete either stood behind their chairs or sat on their chairs. I have suggested using duologues for the final assessment but you could choose to give your students monologues that they work or at home or small group extract dependent on what your school allow. They could also interpret the script as a radio play, sat in chairs, facing forwards focusing on their use of vocal skills. This pack includes: A scheme of work overview 9 powerpoint lessons A student booklet for all theoretical tasks A selection of homework tasks A end of unit marksheet using the edexcel GCSE Component 2 performance criteria - this could be easily replaced with a different exam boards criteria

A scheme of classroom based lessons exploring Soap Operas’ suitable for Key Stag 3 students (11-14 years). This pack has been created in response to the pandemic so all tasks are designed with the view that students will be sat behind a desk and includes practical and theoretical elements. This would also be suitable for long term cover, one off cover work or isolation work. The pack includes: A scheme of work overview: 7 powerpoint lessons A student booklet to complete all tasks in - including a teacher marking sheet for the end of unit practical assessment (lesson 7) 2x homework tasks A scheme of work overview

This is a pack of 7 lessons designed for students to complete at home whilst they are isolating. The lessons explore the story of Dani a young girl who has ran away from home. Each lesson includes a PowerPoint (the taught element) and an individual worksheet for students to complete their work on. The final lesson (7) is a written assessment and a teacher’s marking sheet is also included. There are lots of links to interactive videos (Loom or YouTube) to engage learners in the practical elements of the lessons. This pack is perfect for: Students who are working from home due to the Coronavirus Pandemic Cover work where the usual class teacher is absent

The third installment of my ‘An Inspector Calls’ production concept remote learning challenge! This week Lord Sugar sets his candidates the challenge of explaining how they would direct at least two of the actors playing key characters in the performance, and to bring to life at least one key moment through staging!

My second installment of my ‘An Inspector Calls’ production concept remote learning challenge! This week Lord Sugar sets his candidates the challenge of finding an appropriate venue for their performance and creating a set design. You will need to amend the link on the ‘Engage’ task. Use this link to access the kahoot quiz and set is as a challenge for your learners: https://create.kahoot.it/details/4fd39d82-c443-46dd-8dee-0b5e28dcec8b